Finance & Accounting · WashU Olin · Atlanta, GA

Micah
Kopelman

First-year at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Finance and Accounting at Olin. Numbers-driven, people-oriented, and building toward a career in finance — one experience at a time.

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Portfolio / 2025
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Micah Kopelman
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WashU Olin Finance & Accounting 3.79 GPA Atlanta, GA

Hi, I'm Micah.

I'm a first-year student at Washington University in St. Louis, studying Finance and Accounting at the Olin School of Business. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and came to WashU with a genuine curiosity about the financial world — and an open question about exactly where within it I want to build my career.

That's where the Finding Finance Association comes in. As a member and mentee, I'm actively exploring different paths within finance — from investment banking to corporate finance to asset management — so I can make an informed, confident decision as I progress through Olin's program.

My foundation is strong: a 3.79 GPA, a background in leading organizations, and a lifelong drive to take on meaningful challenges. I'm quantitatively oriented, but I lead with relationships. My Jewish values and community involvement have shaped my sense of purpose and my commitment to showing up with integrity in everything I do.

Over the next seven semesters at Olin, I'm focused on deepening my financial expertise, building real leadership experience, and putting my analytical skills to work on problems that matter.

CliftonStrengths
Analytical
Thoughtful and numbers-oriented — I search for reasons and causes behind every outcome.
Relator
I connect deeply with people and build genuine, lasting relationships.
Adaptability
Flexible and present — I respond to change with composure and clarity.
Arranger
Collaborative and interactive — I organize people and resources toward the best outcome.
Belief
Grounded in strong values — I live and lead with conviction and purpose.

Where I've worked & served

01

Future Business Leaders of America

Led a 30+ member chapter as President. Founded a Wharton Global Investment Competition team and hosted 4 presentations with business leaders to build financial and strategic acumen across the chapter.

Finance & Leadership — 2021–2025
02

Dog Walking & House Sitting — Owner

Founded and operated an independent service business, acquiring 10 active clients through self-designed marketing and outreach that generated 15+ leads. Managed all client relationships, scheduling, and revenue end-to-end.

Entrepreneurship — 2023–2025
03

Israel ParaSports Center

Volunteered in Ramat Gan, Israel — coached a team of 10 para-athletes four times per week in adaptive sports and overhauled the center's media documentation process, improving reporting efficiency for the communications team.

Volunteer — Summer 2025
04

Egg Harbor Cafe — Host

Managed the guest experience for 200–300 customers per shift — coordinating seating, billing, and 30–60 minute waitlists while maintaining hospitality standards under sustained pressure.

Hospitality — 2021–2024
Leadership

Campus & community involvement

Aug 2025 – Present

Mentee & Member

Finding Finance Association — WashU

Exploring fields within finance — investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, and more — through mentorship, speaker events, and hands-on learning to identify the right career path within the industry.

Aug 2025 – Present

Member

WIPAC – WashU AIPAC on Campus

Selected to attend the Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC — lobbied Congress, networked with St. Louis Congressional Representatives, and developed canvassing strategies at the Campaign Training Institute.

Nov 2025 – Present

Board Member

WashU Chabad on Campus

Contributing to event planning, outreach strategy, and community development as part of the campus leadership team.

Dec 2021 – Jan 2024

President, VP of Programming, Treasurer

BBYO

Oversaw a 250-member chapter, managed a 10-person board through weekly operations and 12 annual events, and led a chapter restructuring that improved the board-to-member ratio organization-wide.

Aug 2021 – Dec 2024

Community Engagement Board Member

Creating Connected Communities

Directed an 8-person teen cohort through leadership and philanthropy programming. Met directly with donors to communicate investment impact, contributing to increased organizational funding.

Aug 2024 – May 2025

Board Member & Leader

CTeen of Atlanta – Chabad Teen Network

Served on the inaugural board and forged a strategic partnership with The Weber School that drove a 70% increase in attendance.

Contact

Let's connect.

Whether you have an opportunity, a question, or just want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.